Granny Dolls Banana Bread

My family has a tradition of going to Moab for a huge family gathering and feast every year for Thanksgiving Day. My great grandma Genivieve Miller was the center of our gathering with her children, grand children, great-grand children and great-great-grand children all there among other friends and relatives. I looked forward to this week of eating until you couldn't eat anymore and fun with my cousins every year growing up. I also looked forward to seeing my great grandma whom everyone called Granny Doll. My Granny didn't own a TV and instead filled her time with her love for books, crocheting, playing cards and she had a huge collection of dolls. She was surrounded by family that adored her and she loved to visit with everyone who would come to town. She taught me a lot about what is important in life. It has been a few years since she passed away and Thanksgiving hasn't felt quite the same since.

Last night I thought about my Granny as I used her recipe to make banana bread. I couldn't remember the last time I baked banana bread and I really enjoyed it! It is so YUMMY!
This year I am so thankful to be celebrating Thanksgiving in Moab once again. Scott and I get to stay at my Grandma and Grandpa's house because we have the youngest baby! I am excited because I think it has been six years since I stayed there instead of a hotel. Too bad Cohen is too young to experience the 20 foot long table filled with Thanksgiving choices! I guess I will just have to do that for him!

I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!